Diabetes Board decisions

The Board has determined that the veteran's erectile dysfunction is not service connected and lacks legal merit due to a lack of evidence showing it was incurred during his military service or related to any service-connected conditions.

The Board found that the veteran's death was not caused by VA treatment, and thus denied his claim for DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not meet the criteria for special monthly pension based on need for aid and attendance or being housebound due to her medical conditions, as she is able to perform many daily activities without assistance.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims due to insufficient medical evidence and a need for further examination. The claims of service connection for depression with anxiety, type II diabetes mellitus, and esophageal stricture are being reviewed.

The veteran's diabetes mellitus is currently rated at 20 percent, and the Board found that a higher rating was not warranted based on the evidence of record.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction secondary to diabetes mellitus, and hypertension secondary to diabetes mellitus due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The veteran's appeal is remanded to obtain additional medical records and afford the veteran a VA examination. The case will be reviewed by the RO based on this additional evidence.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities, including Type II diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction and peripheral neuropathy of multiple extremities, prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, was rated at 40 percent effective January 12, 2004. The Board found that the increase in disability became factually ascertainable on this date.

The Board finds that the veteran likely served in Vietnam and has diabetes mellitus, which is presumed to be due to Agent Orange exposure. Therefore, service connection for diabetes mellitus is granted.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including verification of the veteran's exposure to herbicides and consideration of new evidence.

The Board has determined that the veteran's diabetes mellitus, managed with insulin and a restricted diet, warrants a 20 percent rating since February 2, 2003.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a Board hearing.

The veteran's claim for increased ratings for diabetic ulcers of the feet is being remanded due to a need for additional medical examination and treatment records.

The veteran died from ASHD, which was not service-connected. The claim for PTSD was pending at the time of death but denied due to lack of diagnosis before death.

The veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus, type II and its secondary effects on peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, erectile dysfunction, and an eye disorder, have been denied as there is no evidence of such conditions during service or that they are related to a service-connected disability.

The veteran's death was caused by end-stage liver cancer, but the appellant contends that complications of his service-connected diabetes mellitus and gallstones contributed to or caused his death. The VA is asked to obtain medical opinions on these claims and attempt to obtain an autopsy report.

The Board found that the veteran's diabetes mellitus was not incurred or aggravated by his military service and denied his claim.

The veteran's appeal for an initial increased rating for Type II diabetes mellitus has been withdrawn, and the claim is dismissed.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to missing VA treatment records and for a urology examination.